SynBioBeta Speaker
Cynthia Hong
Director, Search & Evaluation
Novartis
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25
May 2025, SynBioBeta
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Business Development and Partnering with Pharma
SynBioBeta 2025 - Keynote
Strategic Alliances: How Pharma Thinks About Computational Drug Discovery Partnerships
This session explores how pharma companies approach and build effective partnerships with computational drug discovery firms. Industry experts will share insights on best practices for data sharing, strategies for navigating cultural challenges with biotech and startups, and the role of explainable AI in fostering trust. The discussion will also cover common mistakes companies make when approaching pharma and the considerations around using proprietary algorithms versus open-source models to advance drug discovery.
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